The video features the American rock band Weezer performing their hit song “Buddy Holly” during an AOL Sessions acoustic set. The performance has a stripped-down, intimate feel compared to the original studio recording.

Lead singer Rivers Cuomo’s vocals are the focal point, accompanied by his acoustic guitar playing. The rest of the band – including guitarist Brian Bell, bassist Scott Shriner, and drummer Patrick Wilson – provide subtle backing instrumentation.

The performance stays true to the catchy pop/rock sound of the original “Buddy Holly” track, but with a more mellow, unplugged vibe. Cuomo’s vocal delivery has an earnest, introspective quality that complements the song’s nostalgic lyrics about the 1950s rock star Buddy Holly.

Overall, the AOL Sessions version of “Buddy Holly” offers Weezer fans an alternate, more acoustic-driven take on one of the band’s signature songs from their 1994 debut album. It showcases the group’s ability to reimagine their material in a pared-down, live setting.